The Brandeis Undergraduate Theater Collective is an integral part of the Brandeis community and offers a chance for undergraduates to get involved in all aspects of theater. This student-run organization featured “Clue: On Stage” as its first show of the semester. I had the pleasure of conducting a virtual interview with the director, Hannah “Phoenix” Feldman ’27, who shared her thoughts on the following questions. In a March 12 email exchange with The Justice.   

The Justice:What is it like to direct an undergraduate show? 

Feldman: “Directing an undergraduate show is both one of the most amazing things and also complete chaos. You get to direct people your age, bond with them, learn more about them and also navigate power dynamics, busy college schedules and ensure you're still prioritizing academics.” 

The Justice: What was it like producing a show that has been adapted over the course of different forms of media? 

Feldman: “It's such an interesting time! People walk into the show thinking that they know what's going to happen, or have an idea of the characters, and I think that they walk out with a new idea. It was so fun to help my actors develop their characters without too much influence from other examples.”

The Justice: What has inspired you to get into theater, and how has the process of directing “Clue: On Stage” differed from previous shows? 

Feldman: “I've always loved acting, but I wanted to take a break, and a friend asked if I would want to direct with them, which ended up being “Noises Off!” in spring 2025. I've thrown myself into directing ever since. The process of directing “Clue: On Stage” has been a combination of “Noises Off!” and “Our Town” [in fall of 2025] in a sense. It has the chaos and comedic timing of “Noises Off!” and the timeline of “Our Town.” We've had so much fun and many laughs in rehearsal, and directing a comedy, especially right after “Our Town,” is very different in a lot of ways, but an important one is that the audience's energy is incredibly important to the show. The show's comedic timing and energy are much better with an audience reacting and laughing, which wasn't something that we needed with “Our Town.” It made the process a little more difficult to see the final vision until opening night, but I am so incredibly proud of this team.”